March 2024

Black River Area Development Corporation has announced the winter regular assistance program will close on Friday, March 22. Applications for winter crisis assistance will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 3 p.m., on Mondays and Tuesdays, until Tuesday, April 30 or until it appears the funds have been depleted. Those wanting additional information may call the BRAD office in the county in which they reside. Clay County residents may call the office in Corning at 870 857-8054.

The natural world is wondrous to behold. In a given day, there is no shortage of events to capture human attention and imagination, and such occurrences are free of charge.

Experiencing a total solar eclipse can be a oncein- a-lifetime event. On Apr. 8, when the path of a total eclipse will touch 53 of Arkansas’ 75 counties, numerous instate organizations are gearing up to capitalize on this opportunity for tourism, marketing, and education.

Veterans from across southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas are invited to attend an informational town hall to learn about services available to them and have their questions about VA health care answered.